Journey through Earth's Atmospheric Layers

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Which layer of the atmosphere contains about 75% of the mass of the earth's air?

  • Troposphere (correct)
  • Mesosphere
  • Stratosphere
  • Thermosphere

Which of the following is NOT a primary pollutant?

  • O3 (correct)
  • CO
  • CO2
  • CH4

Which layer of the atmosphere is characterized by abrupt changes in temperature?

  • Stratosphere (correct)
  • Thermosphere
  • Troposphere
  • Mesosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is also known as the ionosphere?

<p>Thermosphere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main primary pollutants known to cause harm in high enough concentrations?

<p>Carbon compounds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?

<p>Troposphere (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

<p>Stratosphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the atmosphere is characterized by a decrease in temperature with increasing altitude?

<p>Stratosphere (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main primary pollutants known to cause harm in high enough concentrations?

<p>Carbon compounds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere called?

<p>Thermosphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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